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take after

British  

verb

  1. to resemble in appearance, character, behaviour, etc

  2. to follow as an example

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take after Idioms  

  1. Follow the example of; also, resemble in appearance, temperament, or character. For example, Bill took after his uncle and began working as a volunteer for the Red Cross. [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

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Take after take after take… Rob had to walk into the Atlantic Ocean like 25 times, because the lens kept fogging on that shot.

From The Verge • Oct. 18, 2019

Take after take, the scene changes ever-so-slightly as the performers try out different lines and different tones.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2012

Take after take, the young man, who speaks only Spanish, politely covers his mouth as he hacks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Take after take, the young man, who speaks only Spanish, politely covers his mouth as he hacks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Here’s hoping that Hope’s children shan’t Take after their Grandma or Aunt!

From Happy Days by Herford, Oliver

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